War Rhymes by Wayfarer

"War Rhymes by Wayfarer" by Abner Cosens is a collection reflecting on World War I through poetry written in the early 20th century. The poems explore the wide spectrum of feelings tied to the war and aim to remind people of historical events and opinions from a difficult time. The collection starts with a foreword sharing that the poems are based on the author's views of the war. The initial piece uses humor to depict the rising tensions that caused the war through interactions between nations and leaders. Poems that follow this introduction explore themes of heroism and the absurdity of conflict, including characters like John Bull and Uncle Sam.